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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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